Radio Shack MPA-50 - Manual (Page 4)

4 Preparation
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Preparation
PRESETTING THE
CONTROLS
Warning: A sudden high output from the
amplifier could damage your hearing or
the speakers connected to the amplifi-
er’s output.
To avoid accidentally overdriving a
channel or prematurely amplifying an
audio input, set all the amplifier’s front-
panel controls to their lowest settings.
To avoid sudden audio from the input
sources, be sure all audio devices are
turned off before you connect them to
the amplifier.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Choose a location with adequate venti-
lation. Do not place the amplifier on thick
carpeting or cushions (which can restrict
the air flow) or near a heat source, such
as a heat vent or radiator (which can
cause the amplifier to overheat).
PLACING THE SPEAKERS
Speaker placement depends on your
room’s size and arrangement. We rec-
ommend you play a wide-range record-
ing and experiment with speaker
placement until you find the locations
that result in the best sound.
Notes:
• Place the speakers so they are
mounted slightly above the listeners’
heads and pointed toward them.
• When using more than one speaker,
overlap the projection areas of the
speakers to prevent “dead” spots.
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